Cpt Ben Smith Airfield/Monroe City

K52 · Monroe City, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
737 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,515 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Weather

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No weather station at K52. Nearby reporting stations: KHAE (14 NM), KMYJ (29 NM), KUIN (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM11:24Z
Sunrise06:51 AM11:51Z
Sunset07:11 PM00:11Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:38 PM00:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:11 PM → 05:51 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 181°downwind 091°base 001°final 271°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
271° mag · 272° true
Dimensions
3,515 × 50 ft
TPA
1,702 ft MSL · 965 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 091°) on the 45° at 1,702 ft MSL.

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
734 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 21 ft, 425 ft from threshold, 125 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
737 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 16k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
126.225 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.775QUINCY RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

UIN 113.60 · HLV 114.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UIN · Quincy TACAN 113.60 · 83X r233° / 24.3 NM
HLV · Hallsville VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r025° / 36.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
K52
Coordinates
39.6344, -91.7270
Elevation
737 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
STL
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0800-1200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN. MIRL RY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPI RYS 09 & 27 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 2-light PAPI (left) · 27: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MONROE
109 2ND ST., BOX 67, MONROE CITY, MO
573-735-4845
Manager
DELL BUCKMAN
40049 COUNTY ROAD 596, MONROE CITY, MO
573-231-9521
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN. MIRL RY 09/27 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPI RYS 09 & 27 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • +1-4' FENCE 0-200' FM RY END 120'R.
  • 1-5 FT FENCE 65-200 FT FM RY END & 120 FT R; 1-5 FT FENCE 0-200 FT FM RY END & 125 FT L.

Contact

  • AIRPORT OFFICE PHONE (573) 735-4845.

Nearby airports

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About K52

Cpt Ben Smith Airfield/Monroe City (K52) is an airport in Monroe City, MO, at 737 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,515 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for K52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does K52 have a control tower?

No. Cpt Ben Smith Airfield/Monroe City is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at K52?

Cpt Ben Smith Airfield/Monroe City has 1 runway; the longest is 3,515 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is K52?

Cpt Ben Smith Airfield/Monroe City is in Monroe City, MO, at an elevation of 737 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6344, -91.7270.

More about K52

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open K52 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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